Welcome to the 2024 TML Budget and Tax Rate Workshop!

This in-person workshop is designed for elected officials and city staff who have a role in developing or implementing the city’s budget.

Your next opportunity to attend:

  • May 23 in Bastrop

The workshop will cover:

  • An overview of budget and tax rate setting for cities
  • Legal requirements for budget and tax rate setting
  • Budgeting from a financial officer’s perspective
  • The appraisal, assessment, and collections process
  • Overview of city debt and how it factors into budget and tax rate
  • Must-have resources

The workshop will conclude with an audience question-and-answer session with real-life city examples and issues that come up during the budget and tax rate setting process.